A “Culture Vulture” Getaway for Women
From the extraordinary foresight of the art-obsessed Cone sisters to the remarkable vision of the American Visionary Art Museum’s Rebecca Hoffberger, Baltimore’s cultural heritage landscape owes much to the dynamic women who helped to build it. And today, Baltimore still has so much to offer the female traveler. It is a destination rich in women’s art, history and culturejust consider the influence women have had on our local museum scene. If you love the visual and performing arts and enjoy sampling local culture and cuisine wherever you go, you’ll love Baltimore. Here are some activities to consider:
Commodious Accommodations and the Mount Vernon Cultural District
First, you’ll want to check into the perfect accommodations for your cultural retreat. Consider a luxurious weekend at the Peabody Court in the heart of the Mount Vernon Cultural District. These luxurious quarters are a testament to the style of the 1920s, with a six-foot Baccarat chandelier and George Peabody’s paneled library gracing the well-appointed lobby.
After you’ve settled in to your deluxe room, you’ll likely be ready for a special mealand there are numerous options right on Charles Street in Mount Vernon. Whether you’re looking for traditional Chesapeake Bay cuisine, an upscale ethnic experience or a more casual eatery, you’ll find it all within easy walking distance.
This is a great neighborhood for museum-hopping, with so many exciting exhibits, lectures and special events just for womenand all so close by! As a starting point, check out the Walters Art Museum, Contemporary Museum and Maryland Historical Society. And just a little further uptown, the Baltimore Museum of Art is home to the stellar Cone Collection: a remarkable array of furniture, textiles, paintings, prints, decorative arts and works by the likes of Picasso, Matisse, C
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